Integrating BigCommerce with ActiveCampaign Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to seamlessly integrate BigCommerce with ActiveCampaign using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step guide for automated contact creation. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start the integration process between BigCommerce and ActiveCampaign, you need to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by typing ‘Pabbly.com’ into your browser and press enter. This will take you to the Pabbly website, where you can hover over the products section and select the Connect option.

After clicking on Connect, sign in to your account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one in just two minutes. Pabbly Connect allows you to automate workflows without any coding skills. Once logged in, you can create a new workflow specifically for integrating BigCommerce with ActiveCampaign.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Once you are in your Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button at the top right corner. A dialog box will prompt you to name your workflow. Enter a name such as ‘BigCommerce to ActiveCampaign’ and click on Create. using Pabbly Connect

The next step involves setting up the trigger for your workflow. Select BigCommerce as the app and choose the trigger event as ‘New Customer’. This trigger will initiate the workflow whenever a new customer is added in BigCommerce.

• Select BigCommerce as the app.
• Choose ‘New Customer’ as the trigger event.
• Click on ‘Connect with BigCommerce’.

After setting the trigger, you will need to connect your BigCommerce account by entering the required credentials, including the Client ID, Access Token, and Store Hash Key. Pabbly Connect will then capture the webhook response from BigCommerce to track new customer data.

3. Configuring BigCommerce API Settings

To get the necessary credentials for BigCommerce, navigate to your BigCommerce account. Click on ‘Advanced Settings’, then ‘API Accounts’, and create a new API account. Assign a name like ‘ActiveCampaign Customer Integration’ and select the appropriate API token. using Pabbly Connect

Make sure to set the customer permissions to modify. Once you have the Client ID and Access Token, copy them into Pabbly Connect. After saving, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL that you must use to capture customer data.

• Go to ‘Advanced Settings’ in BigCommerce.
• Create a new API account with the required permissions.
• Copy the Client ID, Access Token, and Store Hash Key into Pabbly Connect.

After saving these settings, click on ‘Capture Webhook Response’ in Pabbly Connect. This will enable the platform to listen for new customer data from BigCommerce.

4. Creating a Contact in ActiveCampaign

With Pabbly Connect now capturing data from BigCommerce, the next step is to create a contact in ActiveCampaign. Click on the plus button in Pabbly Connect to add another action. Select ActiveCampaign as the app and choose the action event ‘Create a Contact’. This action will allow you to send the captured customer data directly to ActiveCampaign. using Pabbly Connect

To connect to ActiveCampaign, you will need to enter the API Key and URL from your ActiveCampaign account. Navigate to the settings in ActiveCampaign, find the Developer section, and copy the URL and API Key. Paste these into Pabbly Connect.

Select ActiveCampaign as the app. Choose ‘Create a Contact’ as the action event. Enter the API Key and URL from ActiveCampaign.

After saving these settings, map the customer data fields from BigCommerce to the corresponding fields in ActiveCampaign. Ensure the email, first name, and last name are filled correctly. Once you have mapped the details, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the integration.

5. Verifying the Integration Between BigCommerce and ActiveCampaign

To confirm that the integration works seamlessly, you can create a test customer in BigCommerce. Register as a new customer and check if the data appears in ActiveCampaign. If the contact is created successfully, it indicates that Pabbly Connect has effectively facilitated the data flow between the two applications.

After creating a test customer, return to ActiveCampaign and refresh the contacts list. You should see the new contact with the details you entered. This verification step ensures that every new customer added in BigCommerce is automatically created as a contact in ActiveCampaign.

In summary, the integration process using Pabbly Connect allows for a streamlined workflow between BigCommerce and ActiveCampaign. You can automate customer data transfer without any coding skills, making it accessible for everyone.

Conclusion

By using Pabbly Connect, you can effortlessly integrate BigCommerce with ActiveCampaign. This integration automates the process of creating contacts for new customers, enhancing your marketing efforts. With simple steps, you can ensure that your customer data flows smoothly between platforms.